The Ash underneath Careworn Toppling

#512a2d RGB(81,42,45)

About this color

The Ash underneath Careworn Toppling occupies the dark, moderate end of the red spectrum, defined by its coordinates #512a2d — RGB(81, 42, 45).

#512a2dRGB(81, 42, 45)

HSL 355° · 32% saturation · 24% lightness

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Psychology

Dark reds carry connotations of power, authority and depth — think burgundy-tinted boardrooms and aged wine labels.

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History

Red ochre is among the oldest pigments used by humans — found in cave paintings dating back over 70,000 years, suggesting an early and enduring fascination with this hue.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep red is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, pair this red with navy for classic contrast, with gold for a rich celebratory feel, or with soft pink and dusty rose for tonal warmth.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
The Ash underneath Careworn Toppling
HEX
#512a2d
RGB
rgb(81,42,45)
RGB%
rgb(31.8%,16.5%,17.6%)
HSL
hsl(355,32%,24%)
HSV
hsv(355,48%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,48,44,68)
LAB
lab(22,18,6)
LCH
lch(22,19,18)
sRGB
(0.318,0.165,0.176)
HEX8
#512a2dff
CSS Name
Decimal
081042045

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Color info

Lightness
24%
Saturation
32%
Hue
355°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
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